How much does it cost to live in Georgia per month?
Rent, food, transport and utilities for one person.
Short answer
One person living modestly in Tbilisi needs roughly 1,100-1,800 US dollars a month including rent. A one-bedroom flat outside the centre costs about 500 dollars, from 700 dollars in the centre, and other costs for food, transport, phone and utilities usually come to 600-1,000 dollars. In Batumi housing is cheaper off-season, but rents rise in summer.
Why
- Rent is the biggest expense and depends heavily on the district.
- Flat prices in Tbilisi and Batumi are often quoted in dollars, although by law you pay in lari.
- Utilities are higher in winter because of gas heating.
Details
Families with children should add the cost of kindergarten or school, especially private ones. If you rent long-term, agree the contract and deposit before moving in.
Tip
Budget separately for rent, winter utilities and transport: heating bills rise noticeably in winter.
What may differ
Living in Batumi and Kutaisi is usually cheaper than in Tbilisi, and new-build rentals cost more than older flats.
Common misconception
You can live in Georgia on 300-400 dollars a month.
What actually happens
That budget only works without rent or in a small town; in Tbilisi rent alone usually costs more.
People also ask
- What is the monthly cost of living in Tbilisi?
Sources
Prices were collected in September and early October 2026 and are given as ranges; they vary between shops and districts.
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How much do cigarettes cost in Georgia?
A pack of well-known international cigarette brands costs about 8-9 GEL in Georgia, while local and budget brands are cheaper.
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How much is Borjomi in Georgia, and why is it expensive in Russia?
In Georgian shops a half-litre bottle of Borjomi usually costs around 2-3 GEL, several times cheaper than in Russia.
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How much does food cost in Georgia?
Lunch at an ordinary café in Georgia costs about 20-40 GEL per person, khinkali usually cost 1-2 GEL each, and an Adjarian khachapuri in a restaurant is 14-25 GEL.
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How much do groceries cost in Georgia: bread, milk, meat, cheese?
In Tbilisi and Batumi supermarkets a loaf of bread costs around 2 GEL, a litre of milk 3 to 5 GEL or a little more, local cheese 15-25 GEL per kilo, beef 25-33 GEL and chicken fillet around 18 GEL per kilo.